Science Project Guides

Ideas & Activities

There are a number of sites which have ideas for projects and activities designed for elementary and high-school students. Not all of these sites have to do with science fairs specifically, but they have ideas of things you can experiment with at home or school.

This site is aimed at teachers, to "provide [them] with the classroom resources and background material", some of the lessons and examples might get you thinking about ideas for a junior or intermediate project.

"Each year, Let’s Talk Science mobilizes thousands of university and college students and science, engineering and technology professionals across Canada to visit elementary and high school classrooms, libraries, and community events to deliver fun, exciting hands-on science activities to children and youth.

"Smarter Science is a framework for teaching and learning science in grades 1-12 and for developing the skills of inquiry, creativity and innovation in a meaningful and engaging manner. Smarter Science is now part of Youth Science Canada’s framework for engaging youth in science and providing a curricular connection to project-based science and science fairs. With the support of the Province of Ontario, Youth Science Canada aims to collaborate with every school board in the province, providing a common framework for the teaching of the revised Science and Technology Curriculum, with its renewed emphasis on inquiry and technological problem solving."